Early October I got to experience an adventurous and romantic Swiss Autumn with my long distance partner. We traveled deep into the Swiss mountains, ate all the yummy food, met old friends, went to a dance party, made some new friends, enjoyed a private sauna with an impressive view, took naps, snuggled, and went on late night adventures!
I do feel like I could preach on the untapped polyamorous potential of long distance relationships for hours. Or even the value of having a long distance partner while being a single Mom healing and figuring out the world mostly alone. Jumping into someone “saving you” isn’t usually the healthiest option. I’m grateful to have incredible support with the space to heal, grow, and figure out my new normals.
This trip played a very big role in building confidence in my ability to thrive through single motherhood and not just survive. I was proving to myself that other people’s actions will not determine my quality of life or opportunity I afford myself or the boys. They would receive the best personalized care while I was gone and I would continue to build myself as a Mother, an Individual, and a romantic.
It was not easy to make it happen for myself but I came out so much better than going in. As my trip drew to a close, I realized the time spent there was the most at ease my mind and body had EVER been. I can’t imagine having denied myself that experience. I would have been acting out of fear rather than bravery. In the words of Snoop, “I’d like to thank me.” (And the boys’ nanny & Grandparents!)
We made so many beautiful memories. Though, the one I will always cherish most were the emotions I felt along the way. Trust, Bravery, Love, Adventure, and Peace.
THANK YOU, Yannick. And THANK YOU, friends. And THANK YOU, Switzerland.
Swiss Autumn
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